Wednesday, Apr 5, 2006
Come down to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park?s Hyde Street Pier for hands-on classes in traditional boatbuilding and maritime crafts. Learn a new skill, find a new interest, and enjoy the beautiful San Francisco waterfront. Experienced instructors create a fun and interesting learning environment. Limited enrollment ? sign up today by calling Lucas Lineback at (415) 567-4653. For prerequisites, tool lists, and more detailed class information, please visit www.maritime.org/cal-boat.htm.
Small Boat Sailing-April 22, 23, 29, 30 ($150) Learn small boat sailing theory and practical skills.
Small Craft Collection Tour-May 6, August 12, November 4 (FREE) A curator will take you behind the scenes to discuss the design/construction of nearly 100 small boats.
Marine Weather Workshop-May 26, 27 ($100) Learn how to obtain, analyze, and predict marine weather.
Maritime Photography-May 26, 27 ($100) San Francisco Bay and waterfront provide a stunning setting to learn the art of maritime photography.
Introduction to Bronze Casting-June 17, 18 ($100) Build your own melting furnace and create a variety of boat hardware.
Oar, Paddle & Spar Making-June 24, 25, July 1, 2 ($125) Learn to use a variety of tools to craft an elegant paddle, spar, or pair of oars.
Firebending and Steambending-July 22 ($75) Learn two ancient and useful methods of bending wood for small boat construction. Maritime Sketchbook in Color-August 26 ($35) Using watercolor and color pencil, explore a variety of techniques. All levels welcome.
Diesel Engine Maintenance-October 28 ($100) Learn how to maintain and troubleshoot marine diesel engines.
These educational programs are presented in cooperation with the non-profit San Francisco Maritime National Park Association. For more information about the Association, please visit their homepage at http://www.maritime.org.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park includes a magnificent fleet of historic ships, visitor center, maritime museum and library. The park offers both regular programs and special events. For more information about the park, or its public programs, please call 415-447-5000 or visit the park?s website at http://www.nps.gov/safr.
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